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Weather & Climate in Nombre de Dios, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nombre de Dios enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,679 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,679 ft (1,731 m)
Area601.6 sq mi (1,558.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates23.8489°N, 104.2471°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 121 km 10 km
Sep 20, 2024 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico M4.2 75 km 10 km
May 31, 1995 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico M3.8 128 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 110 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 98 mph 217 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 250 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 159 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 138 mph 107 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 159 km
1983 Tico Category 3 127 mph 235 km
1981 Norma Category 2 104 mph 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 39 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 71°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Nombre de Dios has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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